Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide on-site behavioral health services within skilled nursing and extended care facilities. As the fastest growing provider of psychiatry services to the nursing home and long-term care (LTC) space in the Northeast, our organization is expanding rapidly and offers providers meaningful clinical opportunity with long-term stability. This position provides a highly structured weekday schedule, strong clinical autonomy, and the ability to manage a consistent adult and geriatric patient panel in a non-hospital setting.
It is a financially lucrative opportunity for a provider who is comfortable practicing independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes long-term stabilization, medication optimization, and continuity of psychiatric care within a supportive care model.
We offer an extensive clinical support system backed by Senior Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and on-staff Psychiatrists who are readily available for collaboration, case review, and guidance. Our infrastructure is designed to set providers up for long-term success through structured onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing clinical resources.
Requirements
• Board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Active, unrestricted state license
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently while remaining team-oriented
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new admissions and referred residents
• Provide routine follow-up visits and ongoing medication management
• Develop individualized treatment plans for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and neurocognitive
conditions
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence-based standards
• Address behavioral disturbances associated with dementia and other cognitive conditions
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, primary care providers, and social services staff
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary discussions
• Educate patients and family members regarding diagnoses and treatment strategies
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record
• Ensure services meet all federal and state regulatory requirements
Preferred Experience
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or rehabilitation settings
• Background in geriatric psychiatry or chronic mental health management
• Prior experience as a Psychiatric NP in institutional settings
Benefits• Financially lucrative compensation structure with strong income potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off
• Extensive clinical support system with Senior Psychiatric NPs and on-staff Psychiatrists
• Structured onboarding and mentorship program
• Additional comprehensive benefits based on employment status